Business Development Consultant

Newsquest; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Business Development Consultant, where you will empower SMEs by enhancing their digital presence. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to showcase innovative advertising solutions tailored to customer needs. With a strong emphasis on career development and uncapped commission, you will have the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment. Enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible working options, generous holiday allowances, and structured career progression. If you're passionate about digital marketing and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Remote working

Ongoing career development

Uncapped commission scheme

Workplace pension

25 days paid holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Extra day off on your birthday

Discounted gym membership

Mental health support

Annual volunteer charity day

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of digital marketing products.
• Ability to create effective campaigns and retain customers.

Responsibilities

• Showcase digital advertising solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Maintain and grow existing accounts while winning new business.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Sales Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Job description

Business Development Consultant

Application Deadline: 19 May 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bracknell

Compensation: £33,000 - £35,000 / year

Description

Newsquest's LOCALiQ brand is dedicated to empowering SMEs by enhancing their digital presence and visibility in the marketplace. As the UK's foremost local media group, Newsquest boasts a network of 150 esteemed news brands spanning the country. Through LOCALiQ, Newsquest leverages its extensive reach and expertise to support small and medium-sized enterprises in achieving growth and success in the digital sphere.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager in our digital advertising team! This consultative sales role involves showcasing our digital advertising and marketing solutions tailored to each customer’s needs. The role is based on a hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities

• Ideally, you will be based within the South London region and have a solid understanding of digital marketing products such as paid social, Google Ads, content marketing, digital display, video, and websites.
• Coming from an industry background is advantageous but not essential. You will use questioning and listening skills to understand customer needs and present the most suitable solutions to ensure effective campaigns.
• This is a new business development role, with access to our active customer base and opportunities to reach out to lapsed clients. You will also maintain and grow existing accounts, focusing on creating campaigns, retaining customers, winning new business, and increasing digital revenues.
• You must have access to your own car and be willing to drive as needed.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Newsquest invests in the industry-leading LOCALiQ Sales Training Academy, offering a comprehensive career development program for digital media sales professionals. This includes extensive ongoing training and support to build digital skills and accelerate career growth in digital marketing.

Benefits

• Remote working
• Ongoing career development and salary progression
• Uncapped commission scheme
• Workplace pension
• Perks and discounts with numerous retailers and organizations
• Opportunities for team building and training days
• 25 days paid holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• An extra day off on your birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
• Discount vouchers
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Mental health support via Lifeworks
• Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses
• Annual volunteer charity day
• Staff referral scheme

Newsquest Media Group/LOCALiQ is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process includes various stages, and we are committed to fairness, including any adjustments needed to support applicants.